{"id":240878,"date":"2023-11-23T14:51:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-23T19:51:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rochesterapps.com\/rochestereduco\/lions-honor\/summer-camp-in-england-english-language-competence-and-intercultural-learning"},"modified":"2023-11-23T14:51:04","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T19:51:04","slug":"summer-camp-in-england-english-language-competence-and-intercultural-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rochesterapps.com\/rochestereduco\/lions-honor\/summer-camp-in-england-english-language-competence-and-intercultural-learning","title":{"rendered":"Summer Camp in England – English Language Competence and Intercultural Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"

In July 2023, our Rochester students went to a Summer Camp in England for 3 weeks with our English Teacher, Jenny Chant. The aim of this trip was\u00a0to promote global citizenship, English language competence and intercultural learning through an authentic cultural, and linguistic experience. Our students had\u00a0the opportunity to travel to different cities in the UK, learn about the culture, make new friends from all over the world and practice their English skills.<\/p>\n

The students who went are:<\/p>\n

Santiago Garc\u00eda Jaime
Nicol\u00e1s Melo Cossio
Ammy\u00a0Alcocer Olivera
Isabella Ram\u00edrez Cevallos
Diego Emanuel Moreno Tob\u00f3n
Gabriela Bejarano Garc\u00eda
Jer\u00f3nimo Baham\u00f3n Salazar
Jer\u00f3nimo Acevedo Zorro
Sof\u00eda Acu\u00f1a<\/p>\n

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In week 1, the students visited the stunning Stourhead National Trust Site with its beautiful lake and gardens. They also went on the roller coasters at Thorpe Park. The students really enjoyed the Enchanted Forest evening event and Karaoke.<\/p>\n

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Students have 15 hours of English classes every week where they learn Maths, Science, History, Geography and other subjects in English according to the British National Curriculum. Older students aged 14-17 can choose Global Studies where they debate real world issues and get involved in community projects.<\/p>\n

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In week 2, the students enjoyed going to Lyme Regis beach and visited the beautiful city of Bath. Furthermore, the students danced to their favourite songs at the Silent Disco. Diego Tobon impressed us all with his guitar skills at the International Talent Show and Isabella Ramirez, Ammy Alcocer and Gabriela Bejarano sang beautifully!<\/p>\n

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In week 3, the students went to the city of Wells which is the smallest city in the UK. Some of our students went to Burnham-On-Sea to do a beach clean and help the local community which links to the\u00a0K\u00a0in\u00a0SHICKEL\u00a0of\u00a0Kindness and Service. Our students also visited Cardiff, the capital of Wales, and learnt about the history behind the Cardiff Castle. The main events this week were the International Food Festival and Crystal Maze.<\/p>\n

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During their time at Millfield, the students stay in boarding houses which have a whole team of pastoral staff who take care of the childrens\u2019 needs on a 24 hour basis. There are staff who are trained in safeguarding to protect the health, well-being and human rights of each student.<\/p>\n

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The students can choose to do a range of activities in the afternoon such as: horse riding, tennis, golf, football, dance, photography, art, swimming and more.<\/p>\n

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We all had a fantastic time!\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you would like more information about the summer camp for July 2024, please contact Jenny Chant at:\u00a0jchanta@rochester.edu.co<\/a><\/p>\n

Jenny Chant
High School English Teacher Grade 9-12<\/strong><\/p>\n

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En julio de 2023, nuestros estudiantes de Rochester fueron a un campamento de verano en Inglaterra durante 3 semanas con nuestra profesora de ingl\u00e9s, Jenny Chant. El objetivo de este viaje fue promover la ciudadan\u00eda global, la competencia en el idioma ingl\u00e9s y el aprendizaje intercultural a trav\u00e9s de una aut\u00e9ntica experiencia cultural y ling\u00fc\u00edstica. Nuestros estudiantes tuvieron la oportunidad de viajar a diferentes ciudades del Reino Unido, aprender sobre la cultura, hacer nuevos amigos de todo el mundo y practicar sus habilidades en ingl\u00e9s.<\/p>\n

Los estudiantes que fueron son:<\/p>\n

Santiago Garcia Jaime
Nicolas Melo Cossio
Ammy\u00a0Alcocer Olivera
Isabella Ramirez Cevallos
Diego Emanuel Moreno Tobon
Gabriela Bejarano Garcia
Jeronimo Bahamon Salazar
Jeronimo Acevedo Zorro
Sofia Acu\u00f1a<\/p>\n

En la semana 1, los estudiantes visitaron el impresionante sitio Stourhead National Trust con su hermoso lago y jardines. Tambi\u00e9n subieron a las monta\u00f1as rusas de Thorpe Park. Los estudiantes realmente disfrutaron el evento nocturno del Bosque Encantado y el Karaoke.<\/p>\n

Los estudiantes tienen 15 horas de clases de ingl\u00e9s cada semana donde aprenden Matem\u00e1ticas, Ciencias, Historia, Geograf\u00eda y otras materias en ingl\u00e9s de acuerdo con el Curr\u00edculo Nacional Brit\u00e1nico. Los estudiantes mayores, de entre 14 y 17 a\u00f1os, pueden elegir Estudios Globales, donde debaten problemas del mundo real y participan en proyectos comunitarios.<\/p>\n

En la semana 2, los estudiantes disfrutaron yendo a la playa de Lyme Regis y visitaron la hermosa ciudad de Bath. Adem\u00e1s, los estudiantes bailaron sus canciones favoritas en la Discoteca Silenciosa. Diego Tob\u00f3n nos impresion\u00f3 a todos con sus habilidades con la guitarra en el Show Internacional de Talentos e Isabella Ram\u00edrez, Ammy Alcocer y Gabriela Bejarano cantaron maravillosamente.<\/p>\n

En la semana 3, los estudiantes fueron a la ciudad de Wells, que es la ciudad m\u00e1s peque\u00f1a del Reino Unido. Algunos de nuestros estudiantes fueron a Burnham-On-Sea para limpiar la playa y ayudar a la comunidad local que se vincula con la K en SHICKEL de Bondad y Servicio. Nuestros estudiantes tambi\u00e9n visitaron Cardiff, la capital de Gales, y aprendieron sobre la historia detr\u00e1s del Castillo de Cardiff. Los principales eventos de esta semana fueron el Festival Internacional de Comida y Crystal Maze.<\/p>\n

Durante su estancia en Millfield, los estudiantes se alojan en las casas del colegio internado que cuentan con un equipo completo de personal pastoral que se ocupa de las necesidades de los ni\u00f1os las 24 horas. Se cuenta con personal capacitado en la protecci\u00f3n del ni\u00f1o para proteger la salud, el bienestar y los derechos de cada estudiante.<\/p>\n

Los estudiantes pueden optar por realizar una variedad de actividades por la tarde como: equitaci\u00f3n, tenis, golf, f\u00fatbol, danza, fotograf\u00eda, arte, nataci\u00f3n y m\u00e1s.<\/p>\n

\u00a1Todos tuvimos un tiempo fant\u00e1stico!<\/p>\n

Si desean obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre el viaje de julio de 2024, comun\u00edquese con Jenny Chant en:\u00a0jchanta@rochester.edu.co<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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